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Change is Coming: Your Windows 10 End-of-Life Options
We knew it was coming, and the official announcement is finally here. Microsoft made the announcement that Windows 10 will reach End of Life and End of Support next year, on October 14, 2025 following Microsoft's Modern Lifecycle Policy. For businesses...
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Read MoreKey Benefits of Using a Password Manager
Remembering passwords is difficult. Breaking passwords (with the right tech tools) is easier than we’d like to think. And reusing passwords is incredibly risky - over 80% of data breaches are due to weak or compromised passwords. Enter the password...
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Read More8 Reasons Why Maintaining Your Computer Is a Lot Like Maintaining a Vehicle
In the world of auto dealerships, the importance of regular car maintenance is a given. Just as cars need regular servicing to run smoothly, computer systems require consistent maintenance for optimal performance. For business owners, understanding this parallel can be...
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Read MoreWhy can’t I have the admin password?
Although it may not always be a popular policy, giving employees unrestricted user permissions and access to admin passwords can wreak havoc within your business and expose you to unnecessary cybersecurity risks. The Windows admin password is the last line...
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Read MoreJumpstart Your Business’ Technology with CDAP
Jumpstart your business technology with access of up to $15,000 in government funding to boost your business technology. The Canada Digital Adoption Program (CDAP), is a grant program to fund small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to improve their digital...
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Read MoreUSBs: curiosity meets security risk
Malicious USBs are a security risk that can allow bad actors to obtain access to your network including obtaining passwords, accessing devices and causing damage to your computer. It's human nature to be curious and finding a misplaced USB drive...
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Read MoreChange is Coming: Your Windows Server 2012 End-of-Life Options
We knew it was coming, and the official announcement is finally here. Microsoft made the significant announcement in May of 2023: Windows Server 2012 and Windows Server 2012 R2 will both reach End of Life and End of Support later this...
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Read MoreThree Essential Cybersecurity Solutions for Small Businesses
Most organizations make cybersecurity overly complicated because “you can only do it this way.” This isnot a valid argument. Business owners have tons of “have to” being thrown at them every day. It’sextremely difficult to cut through the fluff and...
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Read MoreCommon Sense Cybersecurity
It’s true: even businesses that have impressive cybersecurity practices in place get breached. However, it is SIGNIFICANTLY less likely. The vast majority of breaches come from businesses that are missing common sense cybersecurity. It's easy to blame the IT company...
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Read MorePhishing Email Coming From Your HR Department and bp.com
Do not fall vicitim to this recent phishing email that is making rounds in Canada and elsewhere. If you look at the sender and recipient area you get some clues. Although the above email looks like it has been sent...